individualize

in·di·vid·u·al·ize

verb
\-ˈvij-wə-ˌlīz, -ˈvi-jə-wə-, -ˈvi-jə-ˌlīz\

in·di·vid·u·al·izedin·di·vid·u·al·iz·ing

Definition of INDIVIDUALIZE

transitive verb

1

: to make individual in character

2

: to treat or notice individually : particularize

3

: to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual <individualize teaching according to student ability>

— in·di·vid·u·al·i·za·tion \-ˌvij-wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌvi-jə-wə-, -ˌvi-jə-lə-\ noun

Examples of INDIVIDUALIZE

1. The author uses different styles to individualize the characters.
2. Teachers should individualize their lessons to address differences in their students.

First Known Use of INDIVIDUALIZE

1637

Rhymes with INDIVIDUALIZE

Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, desexualize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize